Director of Special Education - Elementary + Middle Reading Specialist

Lauren C.

ADHD

I am the Director of Special Education at a Brooklyn-based charter middle school focusing on students who have IEPs (for Other Health Impairment - ADHD) and 504 plans (for ADHD). I hold an Advanced Certificate in Special Education, am an experienced special educator with more than 10 years of experience teaching in ICT classrooms, coaching special education teachers, running IEP meetings, and writing IEPs. My experience includes supporting students through differentiated materials, accommodations/modifications, incentive programs, SMART goals, and coping mechanisms. I am our school counselor's direct supervisor and coach and we partner to support the academic, social ,and emotional needs of students managing ADHD. DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)

As the Director of Special Education at a Brooklyn-based charter middle school, I work with students with multiple disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). I hold an Advanced Certificate in Special Education, am an experienced special educator with more than 10 years of experience teaching in ICT classrooms, coaching special education teachers, running IEP meetings, and writing IEPs. My experience includes supporting students with ASD through creating differentiated materials, ensuring accommodations/modifications, incentive programs, SMART goals, and coping mechanisms. I am our school counselor's direct supervisor and coach and we partner to support the academic, social, and emotional needs of students with ASD. DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

Common Core

I have designed and implemented math and ELA lessons based on Common Core State Standards since 2009 (prior to their official release) and have also relied on the Next Generation Science Standards for science. Similarly, I plan tutoring sessions using the grade-level aligned CCSS and NGSS for all subjects. DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

Dyslexia

I have been awarded master's degrees in Childhood Education, hold certificates in both Elementary (1-6) and Middle Education (5-8), and will be awarded an Advanced Certificate in Special Education by the Relay Graduate School of Education in addition to Level 1 Certification for the Wilson Reading System (WRS). WRS is a program that uses teaching methods that are effective with students with dyslexia to meet the goal of helping individuals to become independent readers. My work at Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School (and all previous school settings) is geared towards supporting exceptional learners - many whose IEPs indicate particular needs because of dyslexia (10+ years). I am well-versed with creating specialized instruction bases on IEP goals, student strengths and areas of growth. I also have experience tutoring students who have been diagnosed with dyslexia.

Elementary (K-6th)

I am an experienced NYC educator with experience in elementary and middle/secondary education. In both school and tutoring settings, I have designed and implemented lessons in all subject areas by relying on Common Core State Standards since 2009 (prior to their official release). I have been certified in Fundations, Wilson (WRS), Just Words, Fountas & Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program, and more! I am a Literacy and Mathematics Specialist who has taught across all subject areas including science and history! DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

English

High School Administrator - Director of Special Education. Former High School ELA Teacher. Achieved 94% pass rate for New York State Regents Exam. Former Reading Specialist and Science Teacher.

Hard of Hearing

I have been awarded master's degrees in Childhood Education, hold certificates in both Elementary (1-6) and Middle Education (5-8), and will be awarded an Advanced Certificate in Special Education by the Relay Graduate School of Education in June. My work at Girls Prep Lower East Side Middle School (and all previous school settings) is geared towards supporting exceptional learners who receive related services for hearing and speech (10+ years). I am well-versed with creating specialized instruction bases on IEP goals, student strengths and areas of growth. I also have experience tutoring students who have been diagnosed with needs in the area of hearing. Many of my current students use assistive technology as well!

Phonics

I am an experienced NYC educator with experience in elementary and middle/secondary education. In both school and tutoring settings, I have designed and implemented lessons in all subject areas by relying on Common Core State Standards since 2009 (prior to their official release). I have been certified in Fundations, Wilson (WRS), Just Words, Fountas & Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program, and more! I am a Literacy and Mathematics Specialist who has taught across all subject areas including science and history! DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

Reading

I am an experienced NYC educator with experience in elementary and middle/secondary education. In both school and tutoring settings, I have designed and implemented lessons in all subject areas by relying on Common Core State Standards since 2009 (prior to their official release). I have been certified in Fundations, Wilson (WRS), Just Words, Fountas & Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program, and more! I am a Literacy and Mathematics Specialist who has taught across all subject areas including science and history! DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - New York Advanced Certificate in Special Education Program, Relay Graduate School of Education, New York, NY, June 2017 - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017

Regents

I have taught High School level English Language Arts to 9th - 12th graders for 4+ years. I led 94% of students to pass the New York State ELA Regents exam in June 2019 as well! I have developed instruction that meets the needs of all learners and pushes all students to succeed on this rigorous exam which relies on high levels of comprehension and writing skills!

Special Needs

I am the Director of Special Education at a Brooklyn-based charter middle school. I hold an Advanced Certificate in Special Education, am an experienced special educator with more than 10 years of experience teaching in ICT classrooms, coaching special education teachers, running IEP meetings, and writing IEPs. I am certified in the Ortona-Gillingham's Wilson Reading System (designed for students with dyslexia), Fountas & Pinnell's Leveled Literacy Intervention (LLI) program (for reading intervention). I am a former Literacy and Mathematics Specialist (with a focus in special education) who has taught across all subject areas including science and history! DEGREES + EDUCATION PROGRAMS: - Wilson Reading System Level 1 Certification, June 2017 - M.Ed., Childhood Education, Hunter College/Teacher U, New York, New York, June 2011 - Teach For America Corps Member, New York, NY, June 2009 - June 2011 - B.S., Marketing, University of Massachusetts, Amherst, Massachusetts, May 2002 - Professional New York State Certifications: Students with Disabilities (Grades 1-6), issued August 2017, Childhood Education (Grades 1-6), renewed January 2017, AND Generalist in Middle Childhood Education (Grades 5-9), renewed January 2017